Oscar Larsen (September 11, 1887 – April 16, 1975) was a Norwegian middle distance runner. He represented

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. Participating at the

1908 Summer Olympics The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori ...

, Larsen placed fourth of seven in his initial

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semifinal heat and did not advance to the final. At the

1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics ( sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad ( sv, Den V olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, be ...

he participated in both 800 and 1500 metres, without reaching the final. He became Norwegian champion in the 800 metres in 1911 and 1914Norwegian championships in 800 metres
and in the 1500 metres in 1911, 1914 and 1915.

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* 1887 births 1975 deaths Norwegian male middle-distance runners Athletes (track and field) at the 1908 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1912 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes of Norway {{Norway-athletics-bio-stub